Creamy Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo (Restaurant-Style at Home)
This Creamy Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo is rich, indulgent, and packed with flavor. Tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and vibrant broccoli are tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine in a luxuriously smooth garlic Parmesan Alfredo sauce. It’s the kind of comforting, restaurant-quality meal that feels fancy but comes together easily at home — perfect for date night, family dinner, or when you just want to treat yourself.
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine noodles
- Water + salt (for boiling)
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chef Bae Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Shrimp
- 8–10 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 teaspoon Chef Bae Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Broccoli
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Chef Bae Seasoning
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1 Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
Add a generous amount of salt (the water should taste like the sea).
Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain and set aside. (Reserve ¼ cup pasta water just in case.)
2 Cook the Chicken
Season the sliced chicken with Chef Bae Seasoning and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3 Cook the Shrimp
In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
Lightly season shrimp with Chef Bae seasoning.
Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and slightly golden.
Remove and set aside with the chicken.
4 Prepare the Broccoli
Steam or sauté broccoli until tender-crisp (bright green with a slight bite).
Toss with butter and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
5 Make the Alfredo Sauce
In the same skillet (don’t clean it — flavor lives there ), melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, just until fragrant (don’t brown it).
Slowly pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Let it cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, Chef Bae seasoning, and black pepper.
Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and slightly thickened.
6 Bring Everything Together
Add the cooked fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce and toss until fully coated.
If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
Gently fold in the chicken, shrimp, and broccoli.
Let everything simmer together for 1–2 minutes so the flavors marry.
Serving Suggestions
- Plate hot and creamy
- Sprinkle with extra Parmesan
- Add fresh parsley or black pepper on top
- Serve with buttery breadsticks or garlic bread
- Pair with a glass of white wine if you’re feeling fancy
Tips & Variations
- Swap broccoli for spinach or mushrooms
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce
- Always grate Parmesan fresh — it melts better
- Don’t boil the sauce hard or it may separate
Why This Recipe Works
- Perfect balance of protein and creaminess
- One skillet for maximum flavor
- Customizable and crowd-pleasing
- Better than restaurant Alfredo — honestly